What Happened To That Nollywood Body? Desmond Elliot Hits The Gym!

This is Desmond Elliot of 2015 not 2009. These photos of him at the gym appeared online. He has now joined the long list of celebrities who have turned to the gym for the perfect body.

Former Miss Nigeria and Actor Hank Anuku's sister, Rita Anuku, dies

The family of Rita Anuku, the 1986 Miss Nigerian has released a statement that the beauty queen passed away yesterday morning, July 2^nd at an undisclosed Abuja hospital. 

According to a family source, the beauty queen has been battling with cancer for the past two years and gave up the ghost.

Late Rita Anuku was a first cousin of Hon. David Anuku, former commissioner of Special Duties in Delta State and younger sister of Nollywood actor, Hank Anuku. She is survived by four children, three girls and a boy.

Twenty five years ago she was sensationally crowned as Nigeria’s queen of beauty as an 18-year old secondary school leaver. May her gentle soul rest in perfect peace.

Nigerian Student Bags Top Prize For First Class In Law At UK University

A Nigerian student, Oluwatobi Olasunkanmi has won the William Charnley Prize for the best First Class in Law at the University of Cambridge, United Kingdom.

The 24 year old Oluwatobi who is the son of the former Minister of Youth Development, Senator Akinlabi Olasunkanmi, happened to be the only student of black descent in the graduating set.

University’s Senior Tutor, Dr Philip Johnson, congratulated the Nigerian lad for the feat.

“Many congratulations on obtaining the best Hughes Hall First Class in your BA in Law. In recognition, the College has awarded you with the William Charnley Prize” said Johnson.

Meanwhile, the father of the award winner, Senator Olasunkanmi, has expressed his joy at the achievement attained by his son, noting that it has not only brought honour to his family but to Nigeria as a whole. “Sincerely speaking, my joy is not only because he is my son but because he has represented Nigeria well by bringing a laurel which has manifested in the best First Class Prize in Law”

Omotola Jalade dazzles in LA (photos)

Delectable movie star Omotola Jalade Ekeinde is presently in Los Angele for a very powerful movie. She shared photos from her fun time in the city. Can you all notice her red customized bag? Beautiful and ever young woman!!!

EFCC returns 10,000 Euros to French victim of internet love scam

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has recovered and returned the sum of 10,000 Euros (about Two Million, Two Hundred and Fifty Thousand Naira), to F. Mercade, a French citizen, who was a victim of internet love scam.

The fund was wired to the victim through his account in France on the recommendation of the French Embassy in Nigeria.

Roger Balima, French Police Liaison Officer, who confirmed the receipt of the funds by the victim, thanked the EFCC “for the good job.”

Mr. Mercade was duped by two internet fraudsters, Omodara Adedapo Oluseye and Adesuyi Ayodeji Adedapo, after he was deceived into a phantom relationship that was supposedly alter-bound.

The scam was reported to the Commission via a petition from the French Consulate in Lagos, on behalf of Mercade.

The petitioner alleged that he met a Nigerian beauty by name, ‘Kate Williams’ on the internet sometime in 2009 and they developed a relationship which was to culminate in marriage.

‘Williams’ was to relocate to join Mr. Mercade in France, to consummate the relationship.

While Mr. Mercade planned the logistics of the relocation, ‘Williams’ who purportedly did some jobs for an unnamed company in Nigeria, came up with a story that the company refused to pay ‘her’ for job done.

‘She’ sought the assistance of Mr. Mercade and the ‘couple’ contacted a lawyer named ‘James Robert’, to procure traveling documents and also help her claim money from the company owing her.

Mr. Mercade parted with the sum of 25,000.00 Euros, through Western Union, in processing his brides’ passage with no bride in sight. Eventually, it dawned on him that he had been scammed.

Investigations into the matter by the Commission revealed that ‘Kate Williams’ is the pseudonym of Omodara Adedapo Oluseye, a male student of the College of Agriculture, Akure, who, however, resides in Ibadan, Oyo state.

Mr. Omodara’s accomplice, Adesuyi Ayodeji Adedapo, assisted in collecting the money transferred by the victim from the Akure, Ondo State branch of a new generation bank, using forged drivers’ license

The duo were prosecuted on a two-count charge of conspiracy and obtaining money by false pretences before a Federal High Court Lagos, convicted and sentenced to one-year imprisonment each without an option of fine.

TB Joshua’s Emmanuel TV tops the YouTube ranks in Nigeria

Popular Nigerian ‘Prophet’ T.B. Joshua has reached an impressive milestone on social video-sharing site YouTube with his Christian channel ‘Emmanuel TV’ recording 200,000 ‘subscribers’.

Joshua’s controversial videos have been viewed 70,000,000 times on YouTube with one clip of an alleged ‘deliverance’ titled, ‘No Man Can Resist My Body’ amassing a whopping 6,000,000 views in just over one year.

Emmanuel TV tops the YouTube ranks in Nigeria, some of its closest competitors being Nollywood Pictures with 195,000 subscribers, Channels TV with 188,000, comedian AY with 179,000 and online news platform Sahara Reporters with 99,000.

In religious circles, Joshua’s channel is among the most viewed worldwide, foreign counterparts such as Bishop TD Jakes with 127,000 subscribers, Joseph Prince with 147,000, Joel Osteen with 75,000 and Joyce Meyer only 58,000.

Redeemed Pastor Enoch Adeboye’s official channel has 15,000 subscribers, Sam Adeyemi’s Day Star church has 2,500 and David Oyedepo’s Winners Chapel has 4,300.

Google recently announced the most viewed YouTube in Nigeria as the emotional breakdown of former Nigerian first lady Patience Jonathan when she tearfully declared, ‘There is God-o’ in a belated reaction to the kidnapping of the Chibok girls by Islamist terrorist group Boko Haram.

Gov El-Rufai to sue newspaper over N90bn assets report

The Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, on Thursday announced that he has directed his lawyers to sue The Union newspaper over a report by the paper that he declared owning N90billion and 40 mansions.

“After a busy few weeks as governor, Malam Nasir El-Rufai is dismayed by the blatant falsehood being practised as journalism by The Union newspapers,” the governor’s spokesperson, Samuel Aruwan, said in a statement. “He has consequently directed his legal team to vigorously enforce his rights to protect his reputation from the vandalism of irresponsible hacks.”

The statement added, “The Union chose to write a spurious story alleging N90b as his assets declaration without seeing the declaration made by Malam El Rufai. The circle of blackmail that did the story claimed they heard a rumour, and they pursued the rumour so vigorously they transformed it into news.

“When some of their cohorts made contact with the governor’s media team insisting that they respond to rumour, they were told that it is better if they chose the more legitimate route of agitating for a public asset declaration.

“Fair minded people who read the story will notice that it is not grounded in any evidence. It is just the animus of blackmailers who regard Malam Nasir El-Rufai as easy prey. But since his reputation is not based on purchased kudos, he cannot be compelled into accommodation with venal people masquerading as journalists. 

“Malam Nasir El-Rufai is a privileged Nigerian. He qualified as a chartered Quantity Surveyor early in life and became a dollar millionaire in his twenties. He is a respected leader in in his professional field but as successful as he has been in his career, he certainly has neither N90 billion nor 40 mansions.

“He will not be distracted from his total focus on making Kaduna great again. In this endeavour, he will continue to be accessible to practitioners of responsible journalism.” 

Mother’s Love! Heavily Pregnant Karen Igho Writes Sweet Letter To Unborn Child

Ex – BBA celeb, Karen Igho who is heavily pregnant and near delivery already wrote an emotional letter to her yet unborn baby.

She shared the emotional letter which she titled a ‘love letter to her unborn child’ via her page.

See below;

“A Love Letter To My Unborn Child I write this letter to my unborn child from the depths of my soul. You’ve entered my womb and made my life complete and whole. I never thought I would be chosen for such an awesome task. It is a greater blessing than what I ever could ask. I can almost imagine you in my mind.

Beautiful, Happy, Bouncing, flashing a smile so kind.

Feeling you flutter is a sensation like no other. It does wonders for the joy of this soon-to-be-mother! You create a glow in me I never knew I would see. It is true happiness that sets me on cloud nine manifested deep inside of me!

You’re my baby, my child, my heart, and my wonder. I pray we create a bond that no one can put asunder. You’re a designer’s original! A creation from the king!

 I can hardly wait for you to enter the world and see the joy you bring”.

Karrueche Tran Is Half Naked In New Photos For Flaunt Magazine

Chris Brown’s former on and off boo, Karrueche tran has taken her career a step further by posing topless for flaunt magazine. She shared photos from her recent photo-shoot for Flaunt magazine’s denim issue on her instagram page.

Very Funny! Man Arrested For Peeping At His Neigbour’s Wife In The Bathroom

A 36-year-old man, Oludare Adewale, has been arrested and charged before Oshodi Magistrates’ court for allegedly peeping at his neigbour’s wife, Victoria Emmanuel, in their bathroom in Lagos State western Nigeria.

According to PM News,the incident happened at 23, Arowojobe Street, Oshodi where both the defendant and victim reside.
The woman had gone to take her bath in one of their bathrooms in the morning and Adewale followed her and entered the other bathroom under the guise of taking his bath as well.
The police alleged that Adewale peeped at Victoria through an opening in the bathroom as she was bathing early in the morning.

And while Adewale was busy peeping, Victoria, who had always suspected Adewale of doing such, caught him in the act and raised the alarm which attracted other neighbours.He was caught and handed over to the police by the neighbours.

At the Makinde, Oshodi Police Division where he was taken, he allegedly admitted that he actually peeped at Victoria but did not know it was an offence.
The police charged him to court for the alleged offence under the Criminal Code but he pleaded not guilty.
The presiding Magistrate, Mr A.A. Fashola granted him bail in the sum of N100,000 with one surety in like sum.
He was remanded in prison custody pending when he will perfect his bail.The matter was adjourned till 23 July, 2015.
P.M.NEWS learnt that the parents refused to stand as surety for him because of the shame he brought to the family.
It was gathered that Adewale lives with his parents in the same house where the incident happened and he has refused to marry and settle down.

Sammy Okposo spoils wife with N10m LR3 automobile as they celebrate 5th wedding anniversary (Photos)

Gospel artiste, Sammie Okposo yesterday, July 1st bought his wife of five years, Ozioma, a brand new Land Rover automobile as they celebrate their fifth wedding anniversary.

According to unconfirmed reports, Sammy Okposoo bought the LR3 for N10m.

Rick Ross Finally Out Of Jail...But See How Much It Has Cost Him

Exactly one week after being arrested for assaulting a groundskeeper conducting repairs on his house, Rick Ross has been released from jail. Ross posted a $2 million bond for his release earlier today,according to TMZ.

The label boss scrounged together the funds from three different sources: a million dollars in equity from a Georgia property, $500,000 from a bail bondsman, and another half a mill in cash.

Ross is still facing charges of assault, kidnapping, and aggravated battery stemming from an incident earlier this month in which he reportedly pistol-whipped a live-in groundskeeper for inviting friends over for a birthday celebration.

The MMG head will have to wear an ankle-monitor now that he's out.

Disgrace! Former Benue Governor, Suswam To Be Jailed In UK For Battering His Wife Over Mistress

News gathered that the Metropolitan Police in the United Kingdom (UK), have arrested former Benue state governor Gabriel Suswam, he was arrested after it was alleged he battered his wife.

Governor Suswam, who ruled Benue State between 2007 and May 29 this year sought refuge in the UK after his tenure ended amid fears that EFCC were after him. Like most of Nigeria’s former governors, he has a permanent London home in the UK that he regularly visited when in office and has now retired to with his wife.

Last week, the Metropolitan Police Domestic Violence Office booked  Suswam into its London detention centre for several hours and a judge set a £5,000 bail bound for him before he was released. 

Police arrested the embattled Governor Suswam in his luxury London home after they received a distressed 999 call from his wife Yemisi the former first lady of Benue State.  Mrs Suswan told a dispatcher over the phone that she feared for her life after being physically assaulted by her husband over a heated argument relating to Suswam’s mistress Shidoo.

One family source told the police that Governor Suswam hit Yemisi severally and inflicted injuries on her.   Apparently Mrs Suswam was unhappy with Shidoo whom is said to have a child for her husband.

Information gathered was that the former governor had repeatedly declared to Yemisi his wife that he would officially marry Shidoo, as a wife.
Further Investigations reveal that Shidoo who works at NAFDAC was the “go to”  for Tiv people trying to reach out to the governor while he was in power.

Battery is an offence in the UK under the Persons Act of 1861 and Governor Suswam faces a prison term not exceeding six months if found guilty.   One close family source revealed that the British Police are prevailing on Mrs Suswam to press charges against her husband who is in the habit of abusing her regularly.

If Mrs Suswam decides to press criminal charges against her husband, the former governor risk going to jail under the UK Criminal Justice Act.

Saudi Prince Pledges Entire $32 billion(N6.4Tr) Fortune To Charity

 Saudi Arabia's billionaire Prince Alwaleed bin Talal yesterday pledged his entire $32-billion (28.8-billion-euro) fortune to charitable projects over the coming years.

The prince said in a statement that the "philanthropic pledge will help build bridges to foster cultural understanding, develop communities, empower women, enable youth, provide vital disaster relief and create a more tolerant and accepting world."

He said the donation "will be allocated according to a well-devised plan throughout the coming years" but stressed there was no time limit on when the donation would be spent.

 The magnate belongs to the Saudi royal family and is a nephew of king Abdullah, who died on 23 January.

How many Nigerian millionaires/billionaires can do this?

She can't stop! Miley Cyrus gets naked AGAIN for new magazine spread

She can't stop stripping off.

Miley Cyrus has gone topless yet again for a racy new shoot for V magazine's V96 mag.

The 22-year-old former Disney star posed in a series of revealing ensembles, including one image where she bares her breasts.

It's the second time in the space of a month that Miley has posed without all her clothing.

In Paper Magazine last month, the singer went completely nude as she posed with a pet pig.

When she's not stripping naked for magazine shoots, Miley has been hard at work on her fifth studio album.

 

Caitlyn Jenner Shows Off Her Legs in a Sequin Miniskirt

The 65-year-old reality star was spotted shopping in New York City on Tuesday, sporting a leopard-print wrap dress. Obviously, she's not taking her stepdaughter Kim Kardashian's fashion advice too literally, who memorably advised her to not wear leopard while she took a tour of Caitlyn's closet during E!'s About Bruce special in May.

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Caitlyn didn't stick with the leopard too long though, walking out of the store in a glamorous sequin miniskirt and a black blazer. 

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These graphic photos of Osibanjo with Boko Haram victim will break your heart

Vice president Yemi Osibanjo met with the baby and her mum at the Maiduguri teaching hospital yesterday.
Osinbajo who also visited the Dalori camp in the state capital, Maiduguri, has just returned from a trip to Cote D’Ivoire where he went to attend the West African Energy Leaders’ Summit.

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So sad!

Image – National Helm

Naira Falls Further To N230 To $1

The Nigeria national currency, the naira, has fallen to 230 against dollars, report says on Thursday.

This is coming barely 10 days after the CBN stopped forex sale to importers of rice, textile and 39 other items, the naira on Wednesday crashed to 230 against the United States dollar at the parallel market, down from 218 recorded on June 23 when the new forex rule was introduced.

The naira had fallen to 220, 223, 226.5 and 228 against the dollar in the past one week.

Majek Fashek Was The Best Husband But… – Wife, Rita Fashek Breaks Silence!

Distrust wife of veteran raggae singer, Majek Fashek has revealed that substance abuse and alcoholism was at the root of the lingering crisis that has marred his career.

Rita Fashek who resides in Broklyn, New York has two children with the Rain Maker as Majek Fashek is popularly called.

Until now, the long-suffering wife of the troubled singer has maintained her silence about issues around the singer obviously out of frustration.

She broke her silence to Jebose Boulevard which is published every Saturday in Punch Newspaper.

In the teaser to the intIview, she revealed, “Idon’t know what went wrong with Majek. I may never know. He is deep into substance abuse. I discovered his dependency on drugs and alcohol after the birth of our second son, Seun: he would leave the house and returned stoned and wasted, ultra-happy and erratic…

“Majek was the best husband any woman could ever dream of. He was the best husband to me. He was a charming love, affection that blessed me with great attention then. But his alcoholism and drugs addiction denied us his love, care and humanity. Jebose, I am tired!”

A full interview is expected in Jebose Boulevard (Where Life Happens) this Saturday.

Chris Brown files legal docs to establish paternity of daughter Royalty

Chris Brown is ready to step it up as a dad for his daughter, Royalty. The R&B crooner has filed an official paternity suit, asking a judge to suss out child support and a better custody agreement between himself and his little girl’s mom!

Chris Brown, 26, is fed up with the messy custody arrangement between himself and his baby mama, Nia Guzman-Amey, 31. The Texas stripper has made some very difficult demands regarding custody and child support forRoyalty. And Breezy is 100% over it. That’s why he’s filing paternity docs — and is asking a judge to step in on his behalf, according to a new report. Read on for all the details!

Chris and Nia have had many bitter battles of 1-year-old Royalty. And all the fights basically boil down to two things: time and money. Nia has been demanding $15 thousand a month in chIld support from CB, which he believes is way more than what is actually fair, according to TMZ.

FULL LIST: Telecoms giant Globacom signs on 28 stars as brand ambassadors

Nigeria’s entertainment industry has received a massive boost from information communication and technology solutions provider, Globacom, as the network announced the signing of 28 artistes as brand ambassadors.
The list is made up of 9 new ambassadors and 20 old ones whose contracts were renewed by Globacom.The signing of the 28 artistes by Glo is so far the biggest endorsement deal by any corporate organisation in Nigeria.

It is also expected to signal a huge boost to entertainment industry as the selected artistes cut across Nollywood, comedy and music industries.Company sources indicate that the new ambassadors are hip hop sensation Wizkid, popular comedians Ayo Makun (AY) and Bovi Ugboma, award-winning actor OC Ukeje, Patience Ozokwo (Mama G), Odunlade Adekola, fast-rising Marvin Crew of Koredo Bello, Reekado Banks and Hadizah Blell (Di’ja).

The 19 ambassadors whose contracts have been renewed include Nigeria’s leading music stars D’Banj, Peter and Paul Okoye (PSquare), Chinedu Okoli (Flavour), Jude Abaga (M.I), Wande Coal, Omawumi Megbele, Bez Idakula, Burna Boy, Ego Ogbaro, Sammie Okposo and Sani Danja.Other ambassadors who made a return as Glo brand ambassadors are comedian Basketmouth, actresses Ini Edo, Funke Akindele and Helen Paul. The rest are Ime Bishop Umoh, John Okafor (Mr. Ibu), Chiwetalu Agu and popular newscaster, Bimbo Oloyede.

“Why I am dropping the name Fani-Kayode” – Ex-Aviation minister

Following his discharge and acquittal of money laundering charges on Wednesday by a Federal High Court in Lagos, a former Minster of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, has changed his name. Fani-Kayode, who read a prepared speech outside the courtroom shortly after Justice Rita Ofili-Ajumogobia set him free, said his trial which began in 2008 had almost destroyed his life, his family and his reputation.

 
He said he would be changing his name by dropping his surname “Fani-Kayode” as a mark of honour and respect for the Lord and as a testimony of God’s love towards him. He said, “The whole process almost destroyed my life, my family, my reputation, my health and my career. I thank God for His goodness, His mercy and for the fact that today the whole nightmare has finally come to an end.”

He added, “As a mark of honour and respect for the Lord and as an everlasting testimony of my love for and dedication to Him, I wish to make it known to the Nigerian public that as from today my name will be changed. “It will no longer be David Olufemi Fani-Kayode but instead, it shall be David Olufemi Olukayode.” He said he was grateful to the nation’s judiciary for dispensing justice with the fear of God and for refusing to send him to jail.